Program Overview

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science from Charles Sturt University gives you the freedom to explore the diversity of natural and physical sciences. You can gain a broad foundational knowledge, specialise in a particular scientific field or construct a unique study program to suit your interests, including choosing electives from other disciplines across the university.

Why Study with Us?

Pursue your passion with the Bachelor of Science online, and be prepared for a rewarding career helping to advance Australian and international scientific knowledge and develop solutions to some of the complex problems facing society. This course is the ideal foundation for further study, and you can tailor your bachelor's degree in science to your interests or explore a range of scientific disciplines.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

• Data analyst
• Ecologist
• Forensic scientist
• Mathematician
• Animal or plant pathologist
• Physicist
• Analytical chemist
• Earth scientist

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. The course includes:

• Core subjects:
  • SCI101 What is Science?
  • SCI201 Science in Modern Society
  • STA201 Scientific Statistics
  • STA308 Experimental Design and Analysis
• Indigenous Studies:
  • IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country
  • ENM111 Indigenous Environmental Studies
• Majors:
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Earth Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
• Electives: You can choose from a wide range of electives, including subjects from Charles Sturt's dedicated interdisciplinary areas: natural resources resilience and productivity; data, digital and spatial science; and animal and plant biosecurity.

Costs

The course fees vary depending on your student type and the mode of study. You can calculate your fee using the fee calculator on the university's website.

Entry Requirements

The academic entry requirements for the Bachelor of Science include:

• A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the minimum ATAR required.
• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification.
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
• Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

Credit and Pathways

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. The university also has several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.

How to Apply

You can apply to Charles Sturt University through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), or you can apply directly to the university. The application process and deadlines vary depending on your student type and the mode of study.